Globba bulbils (was for konjac fans)

Tim Chapman tim@gingerwoodnursery.com
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:39:46 PDT

Just an FYI on this, Globba winitii does not make bulbils.  The majority of the showy pendant types do not make bulbils.  There are a few exceptions but they are quite rare and not easily available.   Not sure what you are referring to as White Dancing Girl.  If you mean the pendant White Dragon (Globba sherwoodiana ) it too does not make bulbils with the exception possibly of one collection (not in general cultivation or available).  

There are some attractive bulbil producers in the pipeline, a few with long pendant inflorescences.   

For those not familiar with the topic, Globba are a type of Ginger (Zingiberaceae).  Some species make bulbils (asexual propagules ) in the non flowering bracts, along the stem, and even on the branches of the inflorescence depending on the species.  Most are meant to go dormant when they drop and sprout the following season.   

Tim Chapman


> On Sep 13, 2016, at 11:43 AM, Keshab C. Pradhan <keshabcp@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Have lots of bulbils of Globba schomburgkii -Dancing Girl. If interested
> contact keshabcp@gmail.com No cost. Interested in bulbils of Globba winitti
> (Mauve and White  Dancing Girl) if so available with any member. Keshab
> Pradhan
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